tow CHEVROLET TRACKER 1998 1.G Manual PDF

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
7,500 Miles (I2 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
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15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle i\
s mainly driven
An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and filter every
100,000 miles (I 66 000 km).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued)
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). \
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and filter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system
and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote“f)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct oper\
ation (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Replace automatic transmission fluid hose (or every 45 months, whichever
An Emission Control Service.
occurs first).
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and filter every
100,000 miles (1 66 000 km).
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DATE
I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBI
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0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
17
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Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front w\
heel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and
filter every 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
90°F (32°C) or higher.
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
An Emission Control Service.
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
90 OF (32 O C) or higher.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and filter every
100,000 miles (I66 000 km).
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every
24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
occurs first).
0 Replace automatic transmission fluid hose (or every 45 months, whichever
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote "f)
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eacnes
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
andfilter every
l00,OOO miles (166 000 km).
(Continued)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
0 With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
LOCK only if you push the key in farther, while
turning it towards LOCK.
On vehicles with a key release lever,
try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the lever. The key should
turn to
LOCK only when you press the key lever.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
A C [TION:
I
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front
of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
0
0
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK
(P).
Then release all brakes. If your vehicle is
four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case is
not in NEUTRAL
(N).
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
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Assistance Program
To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Center. As the owner of a 1998 Chevrolet, membership
in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance
is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1 -800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor
mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors have access
to a
nationwide network of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is free, however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer,
Basic Care and Courtesy’” Care:
0 Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs (i.e.,
wrecker services, locksmithkey service, glass
repair, etc
.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ROADSIDE Courtesy" Care PROVIDES:
Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined previously)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
from a legal roadway)
0 FREE LocksmithKey Service (when keys are lost
on the road or locked inside)
0 FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
0 FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
0 FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
the road) Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation
for customers
needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will
be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty
to eligible purchasers
of 1998 Chevrolet passenger cars
and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer
for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease
customers operating
1998 and newer Chevrolet vehicles
for
a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km),
whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or
included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or discontinue
Basic Care and Courtesy Care
at any time.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Comfort Controls ................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3- 11
Care
....................................... 3-17
Errors
...................................... 3-13
Control. Loss of
................................ 4-14
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convertible Top
................................ 2-41
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-39
Coolant
....................................... 6-24
Levelcheck
................................. 5-15
Radiator
.................................... 5- 19
RecoveryTank ............................... 5-16
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-62
Cooling System
................................ 5-14
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control
................................. 2-33
Cupholders
.................................... 2-40
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Damage Finish
...................................... 6-55
SheetMetal
................................. 6-54
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-37
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-67
DeadBattery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-5 Defogging
..................................... 3-5
Defrosting
..................................... 3-5
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-63
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-40
Dome Lamps
.................................. 2-38
Door Locks
....................................... 2-4
Storage
..................................... 2-39
Downshifting
.................................. 2-17
Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-13
DriverPosition
................................. 1-18
Driving
City
........................................ 4-34
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-35
Guidelines
.................................. 4-15
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-41
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-31
Night
...................................... 4-29
Off-Road
................................... 4-15
OnCurves .................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-54
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-37
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-39
Throughwater
............................... 4-33
WetRoads
.................................. 4-31
Winter
...................................... 4-39
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-52
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
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